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Title: How to Rebuild and Modify Your Porsche 911 Engine 1965-1989 by Wayne R. Dempsey ISBN: 0-7603-1087-4 Publisher: Motorbooks International Pub. Date: 28 February, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.33 (3 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Great detailed info, a lot of opinion, very retentive
Comment: Wayne has put out another good how-to book packed with great detail and very specific step-by-step procedures. This book fills in most of the details left out of the other books covering the subject, and adds in a number of the latest updates that should be done.
The down side is this book gives an all or nothing approach, with no allowances for low-cost rebuild appropriate for a low value car, or a partial rebuild for a race motor. The list of parts that must be replaced is excessive and out of line with most engine rebuild books, and even the factory work-shop manuals. His recommendation on machine shops is to go to the most expensive one in the country. The procedures for cleaning are extreme, and time-consuming, and not realistic for a shop interested in making money or an individual without unlimited time. There are also a number of number of recommendations made that are still up for debate in the 911 community.
I have rebuilt a number of 911 engines, and this is a must have book if you are planning to do one yourself, but take some of the recommendations with a grain of salt.
Rating: 5
Summary: An incredible resource from an excellent teacher.
Comment: Wayne Dempsey may be the Harry Pellow (r.i.p.) of the 911 world, based on his warm and encouraging style of writing as well as his deep technical expertise.
Since his original "101 Projects" book, the author has improved quite a bit as a writer. The level of detail here is comprehensive without being overwhelming, and the style is very user friendly. Rare among technical manuals, you can read this book cover to cover in your favorite easy chair like a novel, or weight it open on your workbench as you follow each detailed instruction and example.
The photography is excellent and there's plenty of it. Close ups with good captions abound. Unlike some other well known 911 technical books, the photography actually supports and illustrates the text very well.
This book is not just for engine builders. If you're the sort of 911 owner that pays more attention to the tachometer than the stereo, and who understands that dry sump lubrication isn't when you run out of hair gel-YOU'LL LOVE THIS BOOK!
Rating: 5
Summary: Engine Rebuild - a boatload of info you can't get elsewhere!
Comment: I bought this book because I heard that Wayne Dempsey was working on it after completing "101 Projects for your Porsche 911." That book was really good and informative, I was looking for a bit more. Wayne repeats the easy-to-read style that he showed in 101 with this new engine book. The book contains six chapters that include when to rebuild, teardown, machine shop, performance enhancements, assembly, and run-in. There's even a really handy set of appendices at the end of the book that contains all of the specs and part numbers that you need for all of the engines from 1965-89. I thought that this was worth the price of the book alone, as I have often tried to find this info elsewhere, and couldn't.
The book is full-color with fantasticly clear pictures. Each step in the assembly process is documented clearly with colored arrows, and clear diagrams. There's even an intro at each assembly section showing you what parts, tools, and materials you need, so you won't overlook anything.
My favorite part is Chapter Four, where just about every performance option and/or upgrade you can place on your 911 engine is explained in detail. Stuff that was real confusing to me before is clearly explained (just like it is in 101 projects).
It's hard to find anything wrong with this book, as it really delivers on it's promises. I just wish there was more!
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Title: 101 Projects for Your Porsche 911 1965-1989 by Wayne R. Dempsey ISBN: 0760308535 Publisher: Motorbooks International Pub. Date: 15 June, 2001 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: Porsche 911 Performance Handbook (Performance Handbook Series) by Bruce Anderson ISBN: 076030033X Publisher: Motorbooks International Pub. Date: January, 1997 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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Title: Porsche 911 Automotive Repair Manual (Haynes Repair Manual) by John Harold Haynes, Peter G. Strasman ISBN: 1850106983 Publisher: Haynes Publishing Pub. Date: December, 1988 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Porsche 911 Red Book: 1965-1999 (Red Books) by Patrick C. Paternie ISBN: 0760307237 Publisher: Motorbooks International Pub. Date: August, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Porsche 911 Carrera Service Manual 1984-1989 - Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet by Bentley Publishers ISBN: 0837602912 Publisher: Bentley Publishers Pub. Date: July, 2000 List Price(USD): $119.95 |
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